I work in the window blind trade.. I often have work within schools and colleges. I carry with me a SAK in a pouch on my belt. I know i am within the law to do so. But what about when i am working in a school?
nope, not ever i'm afraid.......no knives ever allowed in schools at any time for any reason whilst pupils are on the premises.
what "good reason" would you have to carry a knife in a school when there are pupils present ?
care to list them ?
Really? I am a teacher who happens to run a bushcraft activity in the school .
and there is "good reason"..... and i suspect no probs, although i would hope the knives are signed in and out by both yourself and the pupils as an audit / safety check, to be on the safe side, for your own protection i would advise that your B.O.G are aware of and approve of this activity, you may also think about inviting the local schools liaison police officer to one of your activity sessions and get his view on what you are doing.
Unfortunatley in this day and age, you MUST cover yourself against any possible eventuality.
Has any one checked with the schools insurance about keeping knives on the premises ?... might be worth a thought.
However....there is absolutley no good reason for anyone to enter school premises carrying even a penknife when there are pupils there, not the caretaker, not a tradesman, not a deliveryman, not a parent, not a teacher......full stop.
This all sound like a real downer but i spend my working life looking after some 260 schools for an Education and Library Board and am more than aware of pitfalls
I wish you luck and continued success with your activities.........but please cover yourself and make sure.